George County's estimated 2026 population is 26,816 with a growth rate of 1.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. George County is the 33rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 22,653 and has seen a growth of 18.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 36.4 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 18,471 adults, (3,745 of whom are seniors) in George County.
Female: 12,458 (49.5%)
Male: 12,712 (50.5%)
The racial composition of George County includes 86.2% White, 7.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,696 | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,811 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,393 | 5.53% |
| Other race | 209 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.11% |
George County's average per capita income is $46,590. Household income levels show a median of $59,758. The poverty rate stands at 18.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,989 | - |
| Families | $77,212 | $91,435 |
| Households | $59,758 | $77,416 |
| Non Families | $26,276 | $39,445 |
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